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Willem II Tilburg vs Fortuna Sittard, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2019-20
Sat 21 Dec 2019 · 19:45 UTC Koning Willem II Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 43' George Cox

Overview

Match Preview

Willem II Tilburg vs Fortuna SittardEredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Bas Nijhuis
  • Referee Erwin Blank
  • Referee Peter Janson
  • Referee Mark Strijker

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Fortuna Sittard H 0–0 D
13 Dec SC Heerenveen A 2–1 W
06 Dec AFC Ajax A 2–0 W
30 Nov Sparta Rotterdam H 4–0 W
23 Nov ADO Den Haag A 3–3 D
10 Nov PSV H 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Willem II Tilburg A 0–0 D
14 Dec RKC Waalwijk H 3–2 W
07 Dec PSV A 0–5 L
30 Nov FC Groningen H 1–0 W
23 Nov PEC Zwolle A 1–3 L
09 Nov ADO Den Haag H 1–0 W

Season Stats

Willem II Tilburg Fortuna Sittard
#18 Position #8
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Willem II Tilburg are 18th (0 pts). Fortuna Sittard are 8th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Willem II Tilburg launch into their encounter with Fortuna Sittard.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sjors Ultee might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 25' Willem II Tilburg are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fortuna Sittard's shape.
  • 30' Fortuna Sittard seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 35' Amadou Ciss has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for George Cox suffering a number of foals already.
  • 43' That is a Yellow card for Fortuna Sittard. George Cox will be fuming at that decision.
  • 46' A change in the Willem II Tilburg ranks — Bart Nieuwkoop exits the field as Miquel Nelom enters on 46.
  • 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 55' The supporters are chanting for Rasmus Karjalainen. He replaces Alex Carbonell on 55 minute.
  • 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 65' Mats Kohlert is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fortuna Sittard so far.
  • 68' Jorrit Smeets makes way for Leandro Fernandes at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Fortuna Sittard.
  • 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. Willem II Tilburg must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 78' It looks like no one’s ball. Willem II Tilburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 80' Marious Vrousai is replacing Dries Saddiki for the Willem II Tilburg side.
  • 81' The whistle greets Wessel Dammers as he departs to be replaced by Clint Essers.
  • 86' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14 Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.47 Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 78% + Under — clean sheet likely 73%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Willem II Tilburg52% Draw32% Fortuna Sittard16%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes27% 0% No73%
Avg goals/match: 1.61
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 78%
22%
± 1.5 48%
52%
± 2.5 22%
78%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Willem II Tilburg or Draw
84%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
48%
Willem II Tilburg or Fortuna Sittard
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Willem II Tilburg31% Draw59% Fortuna Sittard10%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
21.4%
2 – 0
12.3%
1 – 1
11.5%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 2
2.5%
0 – 2
2%
2 – 2
1.6%
4 – 0
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg

Handicap Willem II Tilburg covers Push Fortuna Sittard covers
-2.5 7% 93%
-2 7% 15% 78%
-1.5 22% 78%
-1 22% 28% 49%
-0.5 51% 49%
+0.5 86% 14%
+1 86% 11% 3%
+1.5 97% 3%
+2 97% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% 0%

Clean Sheet

Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
62%
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
33%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.